South Asian Geography and Culture Quiz

Which of these names a system of social classes?

• mandalas

• caste system

• Ramadan

• land reform

Which of the following names a territory fought over by India and Pakistan?

• Sri Lanka

• Maldives

• Nepal

• Kashmir

Which of the following is NOT true of the Sinhalese?

• They crossed from India to Sri Lanka.

• They are Muslims.

• They created an advanced civilization.

• They built irrigation systems.

Which of the following is the responsibility of a Sherpa?

• compete in archery matches

• play drums

• guide mountain climbers

• perform Kandyan dances

How many railway stations are there in Bangalore?

• one

• two

• three

• four

How might you travel from the center of the city to Information Technology Park?

• train

• bus

• car

• all of the above

Muslim rulers, such as those who governed the Maldives, are called _________.

• Sinhalese

• Sherpas

• sultans

• Mughal Empire

The Muslim period of fasting and prayer is _________.

• mandala

• Ramadan

• raj

• Kashmir

While meditating, a Tibetan Buddhist might use a _________.

• raj

• mandala

• Kashmir

• sultans

About 75 percent of the population of Sri Lanka is made up of the Buddhist group known as the _________.

• Sherpas

• Sinhalese

• Mughal Empire

• sultans